Courage from "summary" of The Moonlight School by Suzanne Woods Fisher
In the hills of eastern Kentucky, courage was a rare trait to find. The people of Troublesome Creek faced challenges every day - poverty, illiteracy, discrimination. But through it all, they found a strength within themselves that allowed them to keep going, to keep fighting for a better life. For Lucy Wilson, courage meant stepping out of her comfort zone and taking on the role of a teacher to adults who had never learned to read. It was a daunting task, but she knew that the rewards would be worth it. She saw the potential in each of her students, even when they didn't see it in themselves. As Lucy worked tirelessly ...
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